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The cool retreat provided by central Idaho campgrounds is inviting when our valley towns are baking in mid-summer heat. State Highway 21 makes a path to Idaho’s refreshing high country for residents of the southwest corner of the state. Close … Continue reading →

This early 1950s photo shows Idaho State Hwy 21 near Idaho City and the rock rubble left by gold dredging. Gold strikes in the Boise Basin gained Idaho status as a U.S. Territory in 1863. Photo courtesy of Irving Cornell. … Continue reading →

Last frost* (temperature down to 32 degrees) in spring: July 10 First frost** in autumn: August 16 *The National Weather Service calculates there is a 10 per cent chance of frost occurring after this date, so be prepared to cover … Continue reading →